KABANATA 58: NANATILI ang ngiti ko hanggang sa natapos ang sagot ng kandidata. Tumatak sa isip ko ang sagot niya. "I would pick the man who loves me more. I believe that loving someone can be learned, especially if he's kind, responsible, god-fearing and loving. I know my worth. I won't settle for a man who doesn't see me as a woman. Life is too short. Choose to be loved, and it is a beautiful thing to experience when someone out there is willing to give his all to you. The man who shows how much he cares for you. That's all, thank you." Nagpatuloy ang pageant pero sa ibang dimensyon pa rin ang diwa ko. Bumalik lang ng nag-announce na ng winner at mag-aabot na ng prize sa nanalo. Tinawag ako para magbigay ng consolation prize na cash and sash sa third runner up. Pinatayo si Emil ng staf